{"id":64,"date":"2019-08-19T20:02:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T20:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2020-01-15T18:33:04","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T18:33:04","slug":"why-are-there-so-many-birds-on-my-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetanimalremoval.com\/blog\/why-are-there-so-many-birds-on-my-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are There So Many Birds on My Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you noticed an increase in sitting birds on your lawn?\nIf so, there are a number of reasons why they might be interested in your\nparticular property. Continue reading to learn what it is that\u2019s attracting\nbirds to your yard, as well as, whether or not they are harmful to grass and\nhow to get rid of them safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Causes for Birds in the Grass<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

It might sound like an old nursery rhyme song title, but the\nphrase \u201cbirds in the grass\u201d has a very common and true notion behind it. Birds\nthat rest in lawns are mostly looking for food, but they may also be looking\nfor a reprieve from the hot sun. You see, grass develops cool, moist dew in the\nmornings, which birds will use in many ways. They will drink dew to quench\ntheir thirst, ruffle it through their feathers for a refreshing cleanse, and\neven settle deep within the blades to indulge in the coolness it offers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to know why birds are attracted to your particular\nlawn in order to solve the problem. But are birds in the grass a real problem?\nWell, that depends on who you ask. Birds can be quite the nuisance if they are\nleft uncontrolled. Not only can you expect a load of bird droppings all over\nyour lawn and any structure within it, you can expect the threat of\nbird-related pests and parasites to be a potential threat as well. This is even\nmore of a risk for those who have outdoor pets, like cats, dogs, pigs, and\nhorses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for aesthetics, birds picking away at your lawn for food\ncan cause your grass to die, look clumpy or messy, and overall, disheveled. For\nanyone who puts a lot of energy into maintaining a nice-looking lawn, nuisance\nbirds are not something you want around. In this case, you would need to\nimplement some strategies to thwart nuisance bird activity on your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can birds cause a long list of damage to the exterior\nof your home, they can also find a way inside for shelter. Once inside, they\ncan cause an extreme amount of mess and damage that may or may not be covered\nin your home owner\u2019s insurance policy. For this reason, it is vital to stop bird\ninfestations before they begin. As soon as you are aware wild animals are\nvisiting your property, call an Indianapolis wildlife control company for\nexpert advice you can trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Nuisance Birds<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Pigeons and Starlings are two birds that are known for being a nuisance to residential and urban properties in large cities, like Indianapolis. Pigeons are very filthy birds that can carry and transmit several infectious diseases and parasites (mites, fleas, lice, etc.). They reproduce at rapid rates, which means their flocks are always large in numbers. More pigeons means more droppings all over our structures, vehicles, and of course, roof tops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starlings are just as bad because they create nests that are\ndamaging to home and properties. Although these small black birds appear\nharmless, they come in large numbers, nesting in vents, roof shingles, attics,\ncrawl spaces, outdoor AC units, gutters, and much more. This causes costly\nstructural damages that may not be covered by homeowners\u2019 insurance. And just\nlike pigeons, Starling droppings are corrosive and can cause dangerous\nHistoplasmosis spores in the air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Bird Removal and Control <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Budget Animal Removal at 317-875-3099<\/strong> for fast and affordable bird removal and control services<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our DNR licensed wildlife removal specialists offer wild animal abatement services, cleanup and minor restorations for animal damages, 24 hour emergency service, free estimates, and more! Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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